Welcome to Melbourne!

When students start looking at colleges, they look at programs, clubs and tuition. They worry about class sizes and how far away they should go. But, what about the city they will be living in?

U.S. News ranked Melbourne number 40 on their 100 Best Places to Live in the United States list. Melbourne was one of nine Florida locations on the list, beating out big cities like Orlando and Tampa.

Florida Tech students love living in Melbourne because they are surrounded by adventure and opportunity! Whether it be kayaking in the Indian River Lagoon or watching a rocket launch, life is never boring in Melbourne. There are endless things to do with cities like Cocoa Beach and Orlando a short drive away. Check out our infographic to find what makes Melbourne such a great place to live!